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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 397.23 and 82.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 397.23 and 82.21 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 397.23 = 82.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/397.23 = 82.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 397.23 × 82.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 32,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656.28/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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